Preventing infection, facilitating healing: New biomaterials from spider silk
Saturday, August 29, 2020 - 10:50
in Health & Medicine
New biomaterials reduce the risk of infection and facilitate the body's healing processes. These nanostructured materials are based on spider silk proteins. They prevent colonization by bacteria and fungi, but at the same time proactively assist in the regeneration of human tissue. They could be used for implants, wound dressings, prostheses, contact lenses, and other everyday aids.